Planning

CYP - EMHP, SWP,CWP and Psychological Training Programmes Market Engagement

NHS ENGLAND

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03 Mar 2026 at 17:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Mar 2026 at 17:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, a central government public authority, is planning a tender process to commission training and education programmes aimed at expanding the Children and Young People mental health workforce as part of the 10 Year Health Plan. The tender, titled "CYP - EMHP, SWP, CWP and Psychological Training Programmes Market Engagement", falls under the services category, specifically targeting education and training services. Prospective suppliers are encouraged to express their interest and respond to the request for information by 24th March 2026 via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a commencement date projected for 1st April 2027, and the initial contract period ending on 31st March 2030, subject to potential renewal.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational and training services, valued at £110 million GBP. Organisations suitable for this procurement include SMEs and voluntary sector entities, as indicated by the tender specifications. Participating in this tender allows companies the chance to influence key procurement specifications and contribute to shaping future delivery models, presenting a growth opportunity for businesses with expertise in mental health workforce development. Businesses capable of supporting NHS England's long-term commitments in enhancing the mental health sector for young people stand to benefit from long-term engagement and collaboration with central government.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CYP - EMHP, SWP,CWP and Psychological Training Programmes Market Engagement

Notice Description

This Market Engagement seeks to identify potential suppliers capable of supporting the future commissioning of training and education programmes to expand the Children and Young People mental health workforce in line with the 10 Year Health Plan commitments. Responses will inform the development of detailed procurement specifications and help shape the future delivery model of these programmes. To express interest and respond to the request for information, please register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Planning Information

Closing deadline for submission of interest 18:00 24th March 2026. NHS England reserves the right to amend the timeline without prior notice. To express interest and respond to the request for information, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06617d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019208-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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